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Flux Photonics · 2 months ago

Photonics Engineer - Tactical Photonic Datalinks

Pacifica, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$105K/yr - $145K/yr

Flux Photonics is pioneering wireless laser datalinks powered by photonic circuits to ensure resilient tactical networks for America and her allies in defense of free and open society. As a Photonics Engineer, you will design and prototype nanophotonic devices, circuits, and systems, collaborating closely with the process team.

Semiconductors

Responsibilities

Model, analyze, and design photonic components using FEA and FDTD tools

Develop, maintain, and employ Python libraries for pattern generation

Design, construct, and run experiments for characterizing and evaluating circuits and components

Automate test and measurement setups including the statistical analysis and visualization of data

Coordinate with the process and systems teams to direct development and schedule experiments and integrations

Qualification

Photonics device designPrototyping photonic devicesFEAFDTD toolsPython librariesStatistical analysisDriveClear communicationTeam collaborationMotivation

Required

Experience: You have a strong background in photonic device design, prototyping, and characterization

Physical Insight & Rigor: You can treat with design problems quantitatively and explain the key physics simply

Creative Experimentalist: You strategize device development through to measurable outcomes. You have an experimental nature with a bias to shut up and measure

Clear Communicator: You can teach and learn from colleagues. You love a good graph

Team Spirit: Willingness to collaborate closely, celebrate your team's victories, ask for help, and help others get unstuck

Motivation & Drive: You take pride in your work and are eager to own problems and deliver results in a mission-critical role